CTSB wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human CTSB wild-type allele is located within 8p22 and is approximately 24 kb in length. This allele, which encodes cathepsin B protein, is involved in the cleavage of lysosomal proteins. The CTSB gene is associated with Alzheimer's disease.

**Synonyms:** - APPS - CPSB - Cathepsin B wt Allele